SOLUTION: A washer and dryer cost a total of $1173 The cost of the washer is two times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.

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Question 1021135: A washer and dryer cost a total of
$1173 The cost of the washer is two times the cost of the dryer. Find the cost of each item.

Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Make the cost of the dryer = 'x'
Cost of washer is 2'x'
x + 2x = $1173
3x = $1173
x = $1173/3
x = $391
Dryer costs $391
Washer costs $782
Hope this helps :-)